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Beyond Blow Out
America’s hardest-working stylist, Jonathan Antin, dishes the dirt on products, impending parenthood, and of course, getting great hair.
By Tara Mattarazzo

When the Blow Out reunion aired, you had just launched your new product line and were continuing to run two successful salons. Has life slowed down since that time?
It’s more hectic than it’s ever been, but I’m not complaining. It’s all good!

Is impending marriage and fatherhood changing your perspective on work?
It’s making me enjoy my work more. I’m even more enthusiastic because there’s another reason for it now.

Last season, after washing your hair with Evian, you coined the phrase “bangin’ hair,” then created a new water filter to help others achieve the same results.
Yes. Over the past 20 years, I’ve noticed that fading color, brittle hair, and dry skin seem to be an ongoing problem. For years, I’ve been telling my celebrity clients to wash their hair with bottled water because I noticed how drastic the change can be when using pure water. My shower filter’s exclusive, patented, two-stage system reduces chlorine, heavy metals, and harsh chemicals that can damage hair and strip it of its natural oils and color. Using the Jonathan Product Beauty Water Shower Purification System is like showering in natural spring water every day.

In a relatively short time, Dirt has become hugely popular. Why do think it’s been so well received?
It’s the first product ever that makes your hair instantly look and feel like the day after you washed it. In my experience in the salon, on photo shoots, and at fashion shows, that has always been the most requested look. Plus, Dirt is versatile and universal—both men and women love it.

What’s next for the Jonathan Product line?
Our research and development team is constantly exploring and creating, so you can definitely expect exciting, innovative new developments from us in 2006.

Last season, you were all about loose, romantic finger waves. What trends are you championing now?
Right now, I’m just letting it all hang out. I’m taking a little inspiration from the past 30 years, updating the looks, and having fun with them. That said, I’m not really about trends—I think hair should always be about what looks good on each individual person.

You also revealed your plans to launch a Jonathan Institute. Have you made any further steps toward that, and are you planning to expand into additional markets?
We have a lot of things in development, and anything is possible.

Will you be returning for a third season of Blow Out?
We’re in talks now, so all I can say is “Watch what happens!”

Hairstylist Jonathan Antin

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